Katherine Henderson

Katherine Henderson is an Adjunct Research Professor in the Department of Psychology at Carleton University, affiliated with the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. She holds a Ph.D. from York University. Her research focuses on eating disorders in children and youth, emphasizing outcomes management, etiology, treatment, prevention, and related areas such as body image, self-esteem, family/peer dynamics, coping strategies, and emotional functioning. She combines clinical and community-based approaches, with direct clinical work at the CHEO Eating Disorder Program. Her work bridges academic research and practical clinical interventions in mental health.

Dr. Henderson’s research integrates psychological, familial, and social factors influencing eating disorders. She explores preventive measures and therapeutic interventions tailored for younger populations. Though no specific grants or awards are listed, her clinical affiliation at CHEO underscores her applied research impact.

As an adjunct faculty member, she contributes to academic and clinical training, though no advisees (students) or lab affiliations are explicitly detailed in the text. Her professional contact information reflects her dual role as a researcher and clinician.